A brief history
What is the 1855 Project?
The Project is a collaboration of Spartan Alum, Patrick Rigan, Peter Rigan, Brian Hosmer, and Cristin Hosmer. Our Team is passionate about bringing high-quality homegrown grapes from our vineyards to your glass. The Project was started with the goal of making small batches of unique, innovative and some might say experimental wines.
To “balance the scales” there is a lone Wolverine, Doug Rigan, who considers himself the Patriarch of the Project.
The 1855 Project pays homage to Michigan State University which was founded in 1855 and known as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan.
